The darker side of the ‘smart’ university
New book raises concerns about how increasing digital surveillance on campuses reproduces racial and economic injustices

New book raises concerns about how increasing digital surveillance on campuses reproduces racial and economic injustices

New president of ‘Caltech of Middle East’ explains why Saudi belief in universities’ ability to transform society persuaded him to lead KAUST

With its focus on breakthrough research and innovation, Manuel Heitor’s plan for European research should be commended, says Jan Palmowski

A ‘Fortress Australia’ that remains open to international trade and talent needs an educated, innovative and globally minded population, says Philipp IvanovÂ

Tailored guidance, standards, tools and infrastructure are needed to make data more accessible and interoperable across the globe, says Daniel Keirs

Higher education climate action event in Azerbaijan convenes global sustainability leaders

New crackdowns on overseas students have recently been introduced by Australia, Canada and the UK in response to concerns about immigration levels, housing costs and visa abuse. But will they work?...

Abandoning ‘bureaucratic’ exercise now would save universities £430 million, according to UK Day One

Flagship higher education event on 7-9 October 2025 to focus on ‘Universities as agents of change’

New immigration policies introduced to attract foreign scientists as country struggles to compete in talent race

Veterans face many barriers to attending university. Let’s give those who have served our country free access, says Zlatko Skrbis

Very large research-intensive institutions performed best overall, THE analysis finds

Diverging financial pressures are putting untold strain on common pay and pension arrangements. As recent pay awards constrain richer universities’ ability to reward their staff as they see fit while...

Labour has put skills front and centre of its plan for government but where does the omission of higher apprenticeships from the growth and skills levy leave universities – and how will these skills...

All the key suggestions for reform as Universities UK outlines how the sector can be put back on a firm financial footing